High Pollen Levels Hit Allergy Sufferers Hard Ah, springtime. Sunny days, fresh breezes and everything is in bloom – including seasonal allergies. This year’s harsh winter staved off an early arrival of springtime allergies, but the wet weather that has gardens looking lush and Read More

Take Practical Steps to Stave Off Skin Cancer Shelaine Pennington thought the blemish that refused to heal was simply a persistent pimple. The dermatologist looked at the spot on her chin and was relatively certain of the diagnosis, but performed a biopsy to be sure. The doctor Read More

Artificial Tanning Can Lead to Melanoma Young women may be up on the latest fashions and trends as they prepare for prom season. But what many don’t know is that the tan that looks oh-so-good with their dress may be the first step toward skin cancer. These may be the same Read More

Will Heat or Ice Ease Your Pain? To ice or not to ice — that is the question. Or maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to Read More

Midnight Snacks Could Cause Breast Cancer A decrease in the amount of time spent eating and an increase in overnight fasting reduces glucose levels and may reduce the risk of breast cancer among women, report University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers in Read More

Tylenol Not Only Dulls Pain, But Emotions Researchers studying the commonly used pain reliever acetaminophen found it has a previously unknown side effect: It blunts positive emotions. In the study, participants who took acetaminophen reported less strong emotions when they saw Read More